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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's a proof strike IMO.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like a proof to me, has a blemish on the reverse. Might go PF64 and on these proof Jefferson nickels, "Full steps" are less relevant. However, there are some purists out there looking for high grade proof Jefferson's with perfect 6 step examples. Edited by TNG
10/03/2019 9:55 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3546 Posts |
From some of the more liberal FS grading standards that I have seen every now and then from the top TPG's, I think it would be worthwhile to submit it if the full steps appear to be a borderline case after we see the enhanced photos. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Much better photos from where you started. Good job!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Potential value for an MS65 coin does not justify the grading and shipping costs.
High grade and sharp strike both affect the collector desirability, and thus the value in a positive way.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2558 Posts |
No doubt a proof. Those steps are way too sharp. I bought one like this one time!
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Valued Member
 United States
251 Posts |
Awesome! Thank you all for your help and time taken to be patient with my picture fiasco. I'm ordering a USB coin microscope to get better pics. When I get home this evening I'll try and get a better shot of the obverse.
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Valued Member
United States
251 Posts |
There is some kind of substance/spot on the reverse. So with it being a proof it makes it worth less or less desirable?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
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There is some kind of substance/spot on the reverse. So with it being a proof it makes it worth less or less desirable? Yes, ask yourself, if I had a choice between one coin with a spot and another that is exactly the same grade and date without any spots, which one would I want? Even if the one without the spot cost a bit more. Most all collectors take the eye appeal into consideration when choosing between which they want when there is more than one to choose from. Most would pay the extra for the better coin. ( Or at least choose the better one over the other, especially if it were the same price. ) Not to take away from your 1953 proof. I still like your coin, but I would not spend any money getting it graded. If it were a nice 1951 or earlier proof, I might. Look in the price guides and see the mintages start to drop considerably and the values do accordingly. https://www.coincommunity.com/us_ni...efferson.aspThere was a time when I wondered if I had a proof or business strike 1942 P Ty II Jefferson. It turned out to be PR67 but in all reality, I would have been better off with a non proof MS67 Full step. A 1942 P Ty II MS67FS is worth a hundred dollars or more than a PF67. Read this thread. http://goccf.com/t/42207Edited by TNG
10/04/2019 10:52 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
646 Posts |
Definitely looks like an impaired proof to me. To bad
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Valued Member
United States
251 Posts |
Well s@#%t fire and save the matches. Another letdown. Guess it goes in my folder till I get me ol Hope's up on another. Thanks for the help anyways
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